Comcast to Pay $117.5M in Xfinity Data Breach Settlement with $10K Claims
Comcast will pay $117.5 million to settle a class-action over an October 2023 Xfinity data breach that exposed usernames, passwords, contact details, birth dates and partial SSNs for millions of customers. Eligible consumers can claim up to $10,000 for documented losses or a $50 alternative payout by August 14.
1. Settlement Overview
Comcast agreed to a $117.5 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit over the October 2023 Xfinity data breach that exposed personal information of millions of customers, including usernames, passwords, contact details, birth dates and partial Social Security numbers. The company denies wrongdoing and awaits final approval in July.
2. Eligibility and Claim Amounts
Consumers who received breach notifications in December 2023 qualify for the settlement class. Eligible claimants may seek up to $10,000 for documented out-of-pocket expenses or lost time, or opt for a simpler cash payment of $50, subject to the total number of valid claims filed by August 14.
3. Payment Timeline
A final approval hearing is scheduled for July 7, after which claimants can expect payments to be issued. The deadline to file either documented claims or alternative cash claims is August 14 to qualify for distributions.
